I designed this poncho for those of us who are a bit larger than the models in fashion magazines. If you are a bit 'paunchy' like me, this will be just the right size. If you're not, you can still enjoy the pattern using a smaller hook or by following the diagram at the end of the instructions for a better fit. If you have very narrow shoulders I also suggest following the instructions in the diagram.

• 250grams (250meters) / 9ounces (2 1/3yards) of a chunky yarn (I used Papillon by SvartaFåret in festive red)
• Q hook
• Yarn needle

Neck Pieces (make 2)

Chain 23

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (22 sc)

Row 2-5: ch 1, sc in each sc across. At the end of row 5 finish off

Shoulder Pieces (make 2)

Chain 26

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (25 sc)

Row 2: ch 1, sc in each sc across

Row 3: ch 1, sk 1 sc, 21 sc's, sk 1 sc, sc in last sc

Row 4: ch 1, sk 1 sc, 19 sc's, sk 1 sc, sc in last sc

Row 5: ch 1, sk 1 sc, 5 sc's, sk 1 sc, 5 sc's, sk 1 sc, 5 sc's, sk 1 sc, 2 sc's

Row 6: ch 1, sk 1 sc, 3 sc, (sk 1 sc, 3 sc) repeat 3 times, sk 1 sc, sc in last sc

Row 7: ch 1, (sk 1 sc, 2 sc) repeat 4 times

Row 8: ch 1, sk 1 sc, 3 sc, sk 1 sc, 2 sc, sk 1 sc, sc in last sc

Row 9: ch 1, sk 1 sc, 3 sc, sk 1 sc, sc in last sc

Row 10: ch 1, sk 1 sc, 1 sc, sk 1 sc, sc in last sc

Assembly

Tack neck pieces together according to the diagram. Attach shoulder pieces to the neck pieces, sewing along the entire seam, matching points A, B, and C as shown in the diagram.

Body

Row 1: insert hook into foundation row of one of the shoulders and sc in each st all the way around, working 10 sc's into the front and back neck areas. sl st to join

Row 2: *ch 3, sk 2 sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * all the way around, sl st to join

Row 3-11: sl st in ch 3 sp, *ch 3, sc in next ch 3 sp. Repeat from * around, sl st to join

Row 12: sl st in next ch 3 sp, ch 1, 3 sc's in same sp, * sc in next sc, 3 sc's in next ch 3 sp. Repeat from * around, sl st to join

Row 13: ch 1, sc in same sp as sl st and in each sc around, sl st to join, finish off

Use this diagram to aid you in adapting the pattern to fit smaller sizes:

Abbreviations:

ch = chain
sk = skip
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch